The 5 best chairs for lounging at the beach this summer

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Summer is here. Since Memorial Day and July Fourth weekend have both already come and gone, I hope you’ve made it to the beach at least once this season, but if you haven’t, now is the time to get prepared and make plans.

Whether you’re the type to swim, tan, read, walk, or all of the above, there are some things that all of us need with us for a successful day at the beach, chief among them being a quality beach chair.

There are a few different aspects to take into account when looking for the perfect beach chair. Do you want to lay out and tan or sit in the shade? Are you looking to nap or read? How many beverages do you plan on having open at a given moment?

Only you know what type of beach experience you’re looking for. But we’ve done our best to help you out. Below are some of the best beach chairs you can buy this summer to help you relax your way while in the sand. You deserve it.

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For the minimalists

Your standard, simple beach chair puts you right in the sand and gives you a cozy place to kick back. If you’re looking for something without any bells and whistles, just an easy way for you to hang out at the beach, this is a solid, affordable option. When the beaches are nice, you don’t need much more to have a good time.

Aloha Sand Chair, $23.85, available at Amazon.

For the shade-seekers

If you would rather not go through the trouble of bringing an umbrella to the beach with you, this chair from Kelsyus is the perfect choice. It folds up to a size small enough to sling over your shoulder but still provides you with all-day shade from the sun.

Kelsyus Original Canopy Chair, $49.99, available at Amazon.

For the drinkers

Tommy Bahama knows how to do the beach right, and one of the most essential items to a successful beach trip is cold beer. Unfortunately, hot, sunny beaches tend to make it extremely difficult to keep those beers cold.

There are a few workarounds we’ve suggested before, including a high-tech koozie, but Tommy Bahama solves the problem by putting a small cooler right on the back of the chair. It also comes with backpack straps attached, so it’s easy to transport to and from your car.

Tommy Bahama Backpack Cooler Chair, $67.50, available at Amazon.